A Hedgehog Of Chaldea

Okeanos Interludes


Interlude I

A Man's Battle

"*Runs Towards Sonic* Hey famous video game icon! We got big trouble on our end!" Blackbeard shouted

"Big trouble? Sounds like a fun adventure to me, Teach. So, what kind of trouble is this what we are talking about?" Sonic replied

"As I expected from the Blue Hedgehog. An adventure for him it's just a normal walk on the playground for him. Anyway, with all the Grail thing on. I forgot that today is an important day in history. I remembered that it's a historical turning point, I did." Blackbeard said

"A Historical turning point, huh? Well, don't ask me what is it about because I have no idea what it's about. But either way, go on." Sonic replied

"Today's when the pirates of the Caribbean gather for the biggest event of the high seas! PaiKet, begins today!" Blackbeard said

"Hey, this sounds like fun for a Hedgehog like me. Besides, the water is back to normal and now it doesn't affect me anymore." Sonic replied

"Doctor, about that Singularity," Mash asks

"I rescanned the data and it turns out that era..."

"Just the perfect amount of salt! It just makes me wanna try harder! Come on! What are we waiting for! Come with me, and enjoy the flourishment of a new human culture!" Blackbeard said

"Sounds good to me! I'm in! Mash, are you coming along?" Sonic asks

"Since you're going, I suppose why not..." Mash replied

"Don't worry, Mash! I promise everything will turn out fine." Sonic cheering Mash up

Moments later, Sonic, Mash, and Blackbeard all teleported to the seas to experience this event Blackbeard mentioned.


*Okeanos*

"And we have made it! Look at all of these ships with us!" Sonic looks around the ship

"Wow, dozens of ships linked into one big venue. These people... What are they doing with their lives..." Mash said

"Adventures people just like this Blue Hedgehog here!" Sonic replied

"How I've missed that Caribbean salty air! There's something I have to say here! The Caribbean, I am back baby! LOLOLOLOLOL!" Blackbeard said

"We've been waiting for you, Mistah Blackbeard! They only hold the PaiKet every few years! And it looks like your words were true, the Blue Hedgehog does exist."

"It's an honor to be here with you, the famous PaiKet warrior! Ahahaha-LOLOLOL!"

"Oh, I get it. It seems that these Pirates know about my existence as well. Not just the ordinary Servants." Sonic commented

"Blackbeard, who are these people? And how do they know also know about Senpai? That part is meant to be a secret between us and the Servants." Mash asks

"Comrades I've gathered via the internet! I also told them that the Blue Video game icon will be going along as well! Even I'm not that much of an idiot to attempt to conquer this place on my own!" Blackbeard asks

"So what exactly do we do here specifically?" Romani asks

"Records of glories, navigational maps, treasures, and treasure maps... The whole world is right here with us! Sounds fun, right, Right?" Blackbeard replied

"I get it! This is one of those flea markets I've come across before." Sonic commented

"That's correct Video game icon! Getting right to the point! Right now, I'm after the legendary pirate Francis Drake's sketches! By sketches, I mean nudes okay?" Blackbeard replied

"*Eyes Widen* WHAT?! Teach, what is wrong with you?! This isn't what I had in mind!" Sonic shouted

"I mean, I'm not interested in that old hag's nudes! No way! They are just for my collection and I wanna have them! BWAHAHAHAHAH!"

Sonic facepalms moments and takes a deep breath.

"This is not what I thought will be doing..." Sonic said

"We're that made with her permission, right?" Romani asks

"We will now begin the 88th Pirate's Market. Please remain calm and do not run..."

"I'm starting to not enjoy this anymore..." Sonic commented

"Men, are ye ready!" Blackbeard shouted

"Aye, aye, Cap'n!"

"Listen up! We're pirates of the Caribbean! We left our pride and lives behind in the sea! We do what we always do: pillage, plunder, and kill! That's all there is to it! Let's go, men! First, we start with the night campers, who are leading the charge toward us! Stay sharp!

"Alright, an oncoming battle! Come on, Mash! Let's go-"

"Hold it right there CEO! You are the guest here for today so let us handle these Night Campers for you." Blackbeard said

"Are you sure you don't want my help?" Sonic asks

"Don't worry, will all be fine! Besides, this is an Interlude after all!" Blackbeard replied

"...I don't know what you are talking about... Okay then... I'll step out for this battle," Sonic said

"YARGH! Send 'em to Davy Jones' locker! The battle is a party, it's party time!" Blackbeard shouted

A couple of minutes later, the night campers jump onto the ship and began at Blackbeard and the pirates he found on the internet. Blackbeard's Pirates charge toward the Night Campers with their weapons drawn. Soon, the pirates began clanging swords toward one another. Blackbeard charges toward a Night Camper member and throws a strong punch at their face that knocks some of the Night Camper's teeth out and throws kicks at them soon after, knocking them away from him and bumping into another member and both falling to the ground. Another Night Camper member charges at Blackbeard and was about to slash at him until Blackbeard turns around quickly and throws powerful jabs at the Pirate which

"Yar, that's the last of 'em! Hmm? More?" Blackbeard said

"You forgot him. *Points At A Certain Direction.*" Sonic said

"It's been a long time, Blackbeard... You're going to pay for embarrassing our captain!" The Enemy Pirate said

"I don't even know who you are. Hey CEO! I'm gonna slaughter these guys first!" Blackbeard said

"Just do what you gotta do, Teach. You don't need to ask me." Sonic replied

"Now then! Let's continue the fight!" Blackbeard shouted

Blackbeard and his Pirates continue the fight and charge at the enemy pirates. The enemy pirates charge at Blackbeard and his men, as well as both sides, began clanging swords at once another. Blackbeard lunges at one of the pirates and throws a strong blow at the enemy pirate's stomach which takes the air out of him and then throws a punch at the pirate's face, knocking them away and falling out of the ship soon after and falling down to the salty water soon after. Two more pirates

"Ya just bought the last copy of "100 Sketches of Francis the Old Hag!"

"I still don't agree with this..." Sonic commented


*Evening*

"...Yar, looks like ya pulled it off. This is the greatest treasure of 'em all... I just wish I could've seen the treasure I sought once before I died... Bye-bye! It was a great life! Farewell! Gwahahahahaha!" Blackbeard vanishing away

Sonic watches as the sketchbook falls and hit's the ground. He walks towards it, bend's down, grabs the sketchbook from the floor and quickly throws it out of the ship and into the sea. Sonic then wipes his hands and walk's back to Mash and Fou.

"Apologise Francis Drake..." Sonic said to himself

"Good on you Senpai for doing that. We don't need that as a reminder." Mash commented

Moments later, Blackbeard reappears and notices the sketchbook was gone. He looks around his surroundings but nothing is in sight.

"Hey! Where did that sketchbook go!?" Blackbeard looking around

"I threw it out to the sea. We don't need anything like that around here." Sonic replied

"How dare you, Blue Hedgehog! I paid good gold for the Volume! Even though you're the CEO, I shall punish you!" Blackbeard shouted

Blackbeard soon after charges toward Sonic with his arms extended. Sonic moves aside and extends his left foot as Blackbeard hit's Sonic shoe, trips and falls face onto the floor of the ship. Sonic watches as Blackbeard groans on the floor and dizzy.

"Now then, let us return to Chaldea. I could go for some chilli dogs right now!" Sonic commented

"Fou!"


Interlude II

The Beginning Of A Trampling Conquest

"So let me get this straight, you want to meet this hero of this lliad right now?" Sonic asks

"That is correct, Sonic. Is it alright if you can help me out? With Mash's summoning system, we should be able to meet the great hero, am I correct? The great Greek hero from the greatest of epics! His spear, his chariot, his body...the strongest is the only word to describe them! Aristotle gave a copy of the lliad to me a while ago! Wait, a while ago means I'm living. Sorry, in this form, I get it wrong sometimes. You don't understand, Sonic, but I love the lliad and its heroes. I'll let you read it! Besides, that will also help you understand what I'm talking about. So, how about it... Master?" Alexander replied

"Oh man, out of all of the Servants I summoned up to this point. I still haven't Summoned this person yet." Sonic replied

"You haven't summoned him yet? That's even better!" Alexander said

"Even as his younger self, he still has a heart for adventure? I've got a bad feeling about this." Romani said

"That's right, Doctor! Now we get to go look for him! Let's search for a great hero! There was an era where you saw the Argo, right? If we go there, we might be able to find him."

"...You're right. Your presence there seemed to guide other Heroic Spirits too." Mash replied

"I couldn't analyze the data in real-time then, but you're right. That big Berserker is your..."

"My rival...or someone destined to be. That's what I think now. Yes, Darius III. He was brought there by a "chained summoning." Alexander said

"Alright, I'm up for another adventure! Let's get going!" Sonic replied

"Okay Doctor, get ready! We're off in search of the hero of the Iliad!" Alexander said

Moments later, Sonic, Mash, and Alexander begin teleporting to Okeanos.


*Okeanos*

"Hmm? What? What is...this? This thing in front of me?" Alexander said

"What are you talking about Alex? This right here is the beach! A fine place to relax under the sun and get the stress off your mind for a while." Sonic replied

"I-I don't think he's saying what you are trying to say, Senpai," Mash said

"Hmmm? What do you mean by that, Mash?" Sonic asks

"The sea has a special meaning to him. Okeanos, the end of the world. What he would eventually seek later in life. It's said that all his conquests in his later years were to bring him to Okeanos... Seeing the ocean should be a special thing for him..." Mash explaining

"Is that so, huh?" Sonic said

"...It's like there's a haze over it. I can't see it or hear it. Hey, what's that's over there? What can you hear? I can't really hear anything. I can see the land, and I can hear your voices, but..."

"Alex, what's wrong buddy? Are you alright?" Sonic walks up towards Alexander

"Maybe young Alexander is unconsciously choosing not to see it. He can't see or hear it, huh? Maybe Iskandar the conqueror would have wanted to... But this young Alexander might not want to see it yet." Romani said

"...Man, this is way too hard to comprehend. Considering I'm a Hedgehog from a different world and with a completely different history than this world's history. I'm just as useless when it comes to history" Sonic commented

"Maybe I should head over there with Bucephalus?" Alexander said

"N-No, that's..."

"I'm fine. Sorry. It was a joke. Anyway, guys looks like we have company." alexander said

"A group of humans is approaching. I'm not detecting any trace of magical energy from them." Mash said

"Burglars or bandits are we talking about here?" Alexander commented

"Who are ye, callin' bandits? We're pirates! Real live pirates!"

"We just stopped here to resupply, and it's our lucky day! A pretty lady and a rich little brat! Ransom 'em for all they're worth! Let's go, men! With our skill and pride... It's super-plunderin' time!"

"Aye aye! Let's finish this quick so we don't have to work overtime–!"

"Hahaha, you guys are hard workers, huh? But you shouldn't mix up work and hobbies." Alexander replied

"Um, just think of them as a type of bandit!"

"These are average normal human beings. So let me handle the first part and Alexander can deal with the rest the way he wants to. Just not kill them." Sonic said

Moments later, Sonic runs around the Pirates and takes away their swords from their hands. The Pirates were shocked after seeing their swords were suddenly taken away from them. Sonic then throws the swords into the salty water as they land the on water and began floating away. Alexander rushes towards the Pirates and slashes one of them with his sword multiple times, leaving scratch marks and tears on their clothing before pushing them away from him. Two more Pirates headed toward Alexander as they were about to throw punches at him until Sonic appears and homing attacked them away from Alexander. Alexander nods as he whistles and his Black Horse began running towards him. Alexander backflips and lands on his horse as he charges toward the group of Pirates. The Pirates noticed the Horse charging at them and were about to run away until The Horse jumps above them and slams down on them, causing a shockwave that attacks the Pirates surrounding them and throwing them away from Alexander.

"Woo Hoo! That will teach them a lesson! Nice job, Alex!" Sonic cheered on

"No way!? He's seriously strong for being a brat!"

"H-he's like a bodybuilder... We are no match for him! Run... Run away!"

"Uwah!"

"Not a scrap of talent among you. Alright, run. Just like what Sonic said, I won't kill you. If you run, it's because you're weak! A true plunderer leaves with a victory song!" Alexander said

"They grow up so fast," Sonic commented

"That's the future King of Conquerors for you. He's very wild." Mash said

Moments later, a green hair individual appears.

"Yup, I think so too. I see, the future King of Conquerors, huh... I heard a kid just beat up some veteran pirates, and since I was sponging off of them I came to check it out. But it looks like you're not an ordinary kid. Interesting. And that book you've got..."

"Would you look at that? Someone decided to join the part." Sonic said

"What about the Iliad? It's my favourite book. And who are you? You look "stronger" than the others. ...May I have your name?" Alexander asks

"Wait, you don't know who I am? I guess that'd be hard without my Noble Phantasm."

"You're going to unleash your Noble Phantasm on a child? Now that's just rude." Sonic commented

"Hmph? Did you bring your pet with you? How fascinating. Never seen a pet like this before. And it also talks."

"He isn't no pet. He's one of my best friends! Sonic, Sonic The Hedgehog!" Alexander said

"Sonic, huh? So you introduce his name and not yourself? That's rather rude."

"That's right. I apologize. My name is Alexander. I'm the future King of Conquerors. Not that it seems real to me. This form is from before that." Alexander said

"Alexander, huh? Man, I bet that lightning geezer would like that name. It's a pain, but I'll remember it anyway."

"My name's "Achilles." The Greek warrior wrote of in that book. You know that name, right?"

"Oh, so that's Achilles? Hmm... I expected better..." Sonic commented

"You're Achilles! Oh, I can't believe this." Alexander excited

"Hehe. I'm glad you are happy that you met your idol." Sonic replied

"I can't hold back my excitement! Haha, I'm sorry, but this is so wonderful! Even now, I feel an overwhelming desire to... Fight him!" Alexander said

"I thought you'd say that. I know a fighter by their smell. Both you and I are the same type of punk. But... Nah, I'm really sorry. I'm just a freeloader, I mean, mentor now. I wanted to try copying Chiron for once... And so I've been looking after them. So I won't fight you. My job isn't to defeat you, it's to let these guys beat you." Achilles said

"Looks like we got company once again," Sonic said

"Sir! Sir Spikey!"

"You'd really do that? For a bunch of no-name losers like us with zero attention span!?"

"Did you hear that, men! No running! Gather up, Gather up! Let's show our teacher what we can do!"

"Let's use the Achilles-style technique, "Gang up on a lone guy and beat him up." AKA, "What to do if you see a Lancer with an unkempt beard!" Now is the time!"

"Remember Alex, don't kill them. Just teach them a lesson that size doesn't matter." Sonic said

"Thank you, Sonic! If a leader makes them stronger, that makes me happy. Once the students are gone, the teacher will be out of work. And after that... We can fight, Achilles!" Alexander replied

"Now that's the motivation I like to hear from you!" Sonic said

"So you don't even think the pirates have a chance, huh? You're pretty cruel, kid! Wahahaha!"

Moments later, Alexander charges at the Pirates while riding on his horse. The Pirates also began charging as well as one of them swung their swords at Alexander. Alexander's Horse however does a 180 Turn and kicks the Pirate on its face and knocks them away from Alexander. The other pirates were stunned by the Horse kick but completely regain their minds and charge at Alexander again. The Horse turns to face them and charges at the Pirates as Alexander slashes one of them, pirates, with a slash and leaves a scratch mark behind. The third pirate aims their gun at Alexander and was about to fire until Sonic arrives and kicks the gun off of the Pirates' hand. Sonic soon winds up his arm, ready to throw a punch as Alexander also rushes in and does a 180 turn with his Horse as both Sonic punches the pirate and the horse kick's the Pirates face at the same time and knocking their teeth out and throwing knocking the pirate out cold soon after. Alexander and Sonic both gave each other thumbs up as a few more pirates charged at both of them. Alexander and Sonic soon charge at the Pirates, Alexander draws his sword and slashes one of the pirates while running past and Sonic homing attacks them soon after, knocking them out. Another pirate aims their gun at Sonic and fires at him but Sonic quickly dodges the bullet, grabs the gun off the pirate and throws him behind as he jumps and kicks them across the face, knocking them out cold. Alexander jumps off his Horse as he performs a rocket kick down at one of the other Pirates, hitting them straight on their face and dropping them to the sands hard.

"Now that's what I call the power of teamwork!" Sonic said

"You can say that again, Sonic!" Alexander replied

"Impressive you two. I'm not a big fan of kings, but you, I think I like. And that horse, too... It's splendid. Truly excellent. Actually, I think there are no bad Riders. That's my theory, anyway." Achilles said

"The pirates' tactics were as messed up as Elisabeth's singing, and you brought them together... Fighting with soldiers, not just one on one...is so much fun! Someday I'll learn this feeling for myself, although really I should already know it. But I think... I want to... I want to fight you more. I want to share this excitement and the honour of the battlefield... With more...people...someday..."

All of a sudden, Alexander falls onto the sand and begins to take a nap. Sonic stares at Alexander for a little while and giggles as he walks towards Alexander and Piggyback Carry behind him and jumps on Alexander's horse soon after.

"You did good kid! Now come on, let's go back to Chaldea where you can sleep peacefully." Sonic whispers

"Zzzzz..."

"...Wow, we just saw something amazing... I can't believe we're still alive..."

"The world's big... It's too big..."

"There are flying horses that summon lightning and stuff... And talking animals as well... I think I'm reevaluating my life!"

"Yup, I can't do this! Being a pirate on seas like this is suicide!"

"We're better off landlocked! Teacher, we're getting out of the pirate business!"

"We'll pay the lesson fees later! Bye!"

"H-Huh? Later? If you guys go on land you'll be arrested and thrown in prison... Well, whatever. Take care, idiots!" Achilles shouted

"...Combat has concluded. No wounded on our side, and no casualties among theirs." Mash said

"Probably one of the more casual fights I'll ever have if I'm being honest. Now come, I don't want to waste too much time here. I'm trying to get the Hero behind me to sleep in a comfy bed." Sonic replied

"Wait before you go. I have to say, for being a strange talking creature, you are like somewhat of a father figure to him. You're always there and cheering him on during his training lessons. One day, I'm sure he'll be a great king somewhere. Until then, just keep an eye on him. Right now he's just a little brat. Man, look at his sleeping face." Achilles said

"...Zzzz."

"He isn't no brat. He's one of my best friends, and I'm always there when he needs me." Sonic replied

Moments later, The Horse begins walking away while carrying Sonic and the sleeping Alexander behind it as Mash also follows beside them as well.


Interlude III

Capture Captain Kidd's Treasure

"Another day, another beautiful time to relax under the beautiful sky. You could say that this is therapy for me." Sonic resting on a barrel

"Okay, Sonic, we're here. You had a nice rest but it's time to get off." Mary said

"What, Already? Man, and I was just ready to take a full-on nap." Sonic replied


*The Island*

"I can't believe we're looking for Captain Kidd's treasure! How exciting!" Romani said

"I'm not much of a treasure hunter myself. If you told my good Bat friend Rogue back home that you'll be exploring for treasure. She'll quickly ask you for her to tag along as well in a heartbeat!" Sonic commented

"You have a friend who happens to be a Bat?" Anne asks

"Of course I do! It isn't only Hedgehogs like me back at home." Sonic replied

"Will deal with that conversation later. Right now we're focused on one thing. Just before Kidd was caught, he told a fellow pirate the whereabouts of his treasure. But he was a pirate, you know? Stories you hear from a drunk aren't all that trustworthy. So nobody ever found where Captain Kidd's treasure lay." Mary said

"And how do you know where this treasure is located at? You think it'll be impossible to find treasure without any map or clues." Sonic asks

"Good question, Sonic. By some miracle, I ended up on this island a little before I became a pirate. Since I was here, I decided to look around... and I found the treasure. ...yeah, I think it was a treasure. I only saw it from a distance." Mary replied

"Why didn't you get any closer?" Anne said

"...There was a reason I couldn't, you see," Mary replied

"If this has something to do with enemies. Then let me be the first to tell that will defeat it before they can even spot us!" Sonic said

"I hope so. Now come on, let's get going." Mary replied

"Hehehe, I'm looking forward to this," Anne said

The four soon began walking to locate the treasure Mary mentioned just now.


*Inside The Forest*

"Um, first we have to get through this forest, I think..."

"Don't worry, I remember this island from the back of my head. I ran around the whole Island when I first came here! You should've seen the beautiful view around the island!" Sonic replied

"Wait! There's something here."

"Gweh... Money... Ladies... Treasure... Gweh... Meat... Ale... Treasure..."

"Looks like these Pirates ate something they shouldn't have. And yet they still are saying complete nonsense." Sonic said

"Don't worry, Sonic. Will deal with these guys." Mary replied

"Leave it to us!" Anne said

Mary quickly lunges to the group of Pirate Zombies and slashes one of them several times at different angles before stabbing her sword into their necks slicing off its head from its body and falling to the ground. Anne giggles and aims her giant Musket at one of the Pirate Zombies charges up and fires a yellow beam that swallow's the Zombie and incinerates them into pure ash. Sonic rushes towards another zombie, jump right at them, curls into a ball and homing attacks them at their face which knocks them back from him. Mary then lunges toward the zombie and slashes it multiple times before kicking it away, throws her sword at it and stabs it through its brian and sticks it on a tree. Mary then walked towards the Zombie that was stuck on the three and retrieve her sword as the body falls to the ground soon after.

"As Sonic would say, it was a piece of cake!" Anne said

All of sudden two more Pirate zombies appear behind Anne and charge up to her. Anne quickly turn's around while aiming her Musket at them and fires at both Zombies as the pieces of the bullet pierced through their heads and began bleeding, falling to the ground soon after. Sonic watches this unfold and just scratches his head while looking in a different direction.

"Kinda overkill if you ask me, I actually do kinda feel bad.." Sonic commented

"You have to do everything you can to survive in these conditions, but... You're probably right there, we kinda did take a little too far. Is it okay if we bury them?" Mary said

"Let me help you two with that as well," Sonic replied

"Thank you, Master."

"You're very kind. Come on. I'll help." Anne said

"I'll help too. Senpai, have you ever done something like that before?" Mash said

"Not really. This is the first time doing something like this." Sonic replied

For the next few minutes, Mary, Anne, Mash, and Sonic began burying graves to place the Pirates they took down. One by one they placed each body into their own graves and placed dirt over them once the bodies were placed. Eventually, all the bodies were placed in their own respective graves and Anne soon began a prayer.

"May the saints of heaven preserve them, may the dominions welcome them, may their souls be taken up to heaven Take pity upon us, and save our souls. ...Amen." Anne said

"May all those souls find Peace. And we apologize." Sonic commented

"You did the right thing, Sonic. Most pirates end up thrown into the sea. I thought it might be nice to actually have someone pray on their behalf for once. Now, let's keep going!"


*Later*

"Past these wilds is a cave at the bottom of the mountain. That's where the treasure is." Mary leading the group

"Well, this wasn't as bad as I would've thought," Sonic commented

"I'm amazed no one found it if it's that easy." Anne said

"well it's probably... Because of things like that wandering around." Mary replied

The four heard screeching noises coming from the distance soon after. Turns out it was a screech of a Chimera.

"I spoke too soon, didn't I?" Sonic asks

"We were going to have a fight either way," Mary replied

"Hehe, Mary. You need to tell us stuff like that ahead of time." Anne said

"Yeah, sorry," Mary replied

Alright, let's do this!" Sonic said

"Right behind you, Sonic," Mary said

"I'll assist you two from here. Mash, get behind me." Anne said

"S-Sure thing," Mash replied

Sonic and Mary began charging towards the Chimera moments later at high speed. Chimera roars at the two and charges as well soon after with its lion mouth to bite Sonic and Mary to shred them to pieces. Sonic and Mary dodge away, Sonic doing a flip as he leaps up in the air and hits the Chimera's Goat head with a homing attack. The Goat roars feeling some kind of pain and was about to smack Sonic with's claws until Mary jumps to assist and slashes the lion's head several times, disrupting it from its attacks and causing it to bleed soon after. As Mary continued to attack the Chimera, Anne steadily aims her giant Musket toward the Chimera and waited for a few moments to find a perfect time to fire at the Chimera. She then pulls the trigger and fires a beam towards the CHimera that hit Chimera's lion head and knocks it back from Mary and Sonic, falling to the ground soon after. Mary got close and swung her sword, creating a big slash to the Chimera's snake tail and slicing off its body, making the Chimera roar in pain and blood splatter soon after.

The Chimera roars and quickly get's back up from the ground, charging toward's Mary soon after, lunges towards her with its claw ready to slam her down till Sonic rushes in, picks her in a bridal carry and runs away as the Chimera slams its claws onto the ground. Sonic turns around, jumps right at Chimera and performs a kick at its face, knocking it back and taking out one of its teeth soon after. Anne fires her Musket once again at Chimera, this time aiming at the goat and piercing it through with a beam. The goat's head roars as it slowly falls off from the Chimera and lands on the ground before disappearing soon after. Now down to just the Lion, Sonic and Mary both land in front of the beast to finish it off, Sonic curls into a ball and revs up to increase his speed while Mary charges up her as the two lunges towards the Chimera. Sonic spin dashes at the Chimera several times across its body, leaving afterimages behind before punching the Chimera's nose and causing it to roar. Mary then lunges at the Chimera and slashes it with multiple powerful slashes, leaving scratch marks before charging up one more and unleashing a powerful slash that slices the head of the body and falls behind Mary before vanishing soon after.

"That was tight!" Sonic said

"Another successful battle!" Anne said


*Inside A Cave*

"Now that we got that beast out of the way, we are finally here. And looks like no one's been here but me." Mary said

"So no one's touched it? That's great." Anne replied

"Why didn't you take the treasure? Even if there was too much to carry, you could've at least stuffed some jewels in a bag..." Mash asks

"Oh, well you see... "He" wouldn't let me," Mary replied

"He? Who?" Anne said

"Who are you talking about, Mary?" Sonic asks

"Curse ye... Curse ye all... None can have my treasure... It's mine... It's Captain Kidd's treasure..."

"C-Captain Kidd...! That's a ghost, isn't it?" Mash said

"That's right. He was here, so I gave up. In life, I had no way to fight a ghost. Though thinking back, maybe I should've brought a silver sword, or across, or some holy water..." Mary replied

"No one can have my treasure... It's all mine... Not yours... None can have!"

Sonic walk's toward's Captain Kidd and analyzes it.

"Yep, you are just any regular Ghost I've come across here! Pretty easy to take care of as well!." Sonic said

'And who ye may be...?"

"I'm Sonic, Sonic The Hedgehog. And I'm here to obtain the treasure that Mary wishes to get. So please, if so kindly, can we please take this treasure off of you?" Sonic replied

"Curse...ye! NONE CAN HAVE ME TREASURE!

"Ah, I get it. Playing the hard way, huh? Well, I'll happily accept a match with you." Sonic replied

All of a sudden, Anne fires her Musket at Captain Kidd, hitting him right in the head and knocking him away from Sonic. Sonic then rushes right at Captain Kidd and performs a roundhouse kick at Captain Kidd's body, followed by a spinning side-kick that throws Captain Kidd to the wall of the cave, hitting it and falling down soon after. Mary runs at Captain Kidd soon after and performs several slashes at him, dealing massive damage to them before jumping and slamming down

"Oooooh... Impossible! Damn it... Oh, damn it all! That's right! I'm dead! I guess I've got no choice... But I hate it!" Captain Kidd said before vanishing

"Glad everything is finally settled," Sonic said

"You said it! We finally have the treasure! Um... The ghost was over here, so... Found it! Look at all these chests! Opening!" Mary said

"It'd be something if, after all this, the punch line is "Try Again" or "Your experience en route was your treasure," Anne said

"I have experienced something like before. All those adventures just to be treated by floating words will always rub me the wrong way." Sonic replied

"...If that happens we'll bring his ghost back and torture him. Okay... I'm opening it up."

Mary opens up the treasures and hits the jackpot.

"...Hooray!" All four shouted


Interlude IV

Smile of the Goddess

"*Eating A Chilli Dog While Reading A Book By Himself Inside His Room* Nothing like a normal day reading a book while eating your favourite food. I never get to experience back home with all the taking down Egghead things going on a daily basis." Sonic said to himself

As Sonic continues reading his book, the door to his room opens as Atalanta enters it. Sonic looks up and notices her and closes the book he was reading.

"Hey there, Atalanta. I hope you are enjoying yourself today. How can I help you?" Sonic asks

"Good day to you as well, Sonic. Sorry if I bother your reading session." Atalanta replied

"Don't worry about it, I was basically at the final pages of reading the book. Anyway, is there you need?" Sonic said

"Well, I want to go out to sea. There's something that I left on that Island." Atalanta replied

"You left something? Sure, I'll help you obtain the item that you lost! Now come on, let's get going!" Sonic said


*Okeanos*

"It seems that we are the only two that came this time. If Mash didn't teleport with us, that means she's probably busy with something else. So, what is it that you left behind?" Sonic asks

"Oh, a statue of Artemis–the Lunar goddess. I made it by hand, but I couldn't take it with me during the battle." Atalanta replied

"A statue of Artemis, huh? Well, I did summon her not too long ago and is at Chaldea. But, care to explain either way?" Sonic said

"We were born from the gods, and they give us power. We must never fail to be grateful. ...Well, despite their great power, some of them can be a little strange. It's their charm point and their weakness. There should be a cave on the other side of this forest." Atalanta said

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let's roll out!" Sonic replied


*A Few Minutes Later*

"The stench of animals... it irritates me," Atalanta said

"Sorry, what did you say?" Sonic asks

"*Realises What She Said And Blushes* O-Oh, not you Sonic, please forgive me. I was referring to that animal over there." Atalanta replied

Sonic looks at where Atalanta was facing and notices a Chimera walking, minding its own business.

"So, another one of these monsters, huh? Who would've guessed." Sonic said

"A demonic beast left behind in this world... Its luck ran out when it met a hunter, though. I will make good use of its meat and pelt." Atalanta replied

"Let's settle this thing!" Sonic said

Sonic and Atalanta both began running super fast towards' the Chimera. The Chimera didn't notice the two headings right toward them as Sonic jumped to the air, performs a Windmill kick at the Chimera's snake tail, and warns the Chimera. The chimera quickly turns around and roars at Sonic as it raises its claws and was about to slam down on Sonic until Atalanta fires multiple arrows directed toward the Chimera's claws and sticks them, causing the Chimera to roar in pain. Sonic curls into a ball grind the ground for a few moments and create a forward-moving ground-travelling shock wave, whilst jumping backwards from recoil and hitting the Chimera soon after, causing it to walk backwards from Sonic. While the Chimera was stunned by Sonic's shockwave, Atalanta takes out arrows and aims them at the Chimera before firing them all three at the same time. Each arrow punctures Lion's head, Snake tail, and Goat's head, making them all roar at the same time. Sonic spins his arm behind for a few seconds before throwing a strong punch at the Chimera and knocking it away from him and falling to the ground soon after. Now with an opening to attack, Atalanta jumps into the air and fires a barrage of arrows right down towards the Chimera. The arrows all stick themselves on the Chimera as blood spewed out of it as well. She then takes out one more arrow, charges it up and fires it at the Chimera's lion head, punctures its head, and roars in pain before lying motionless on the floor and vanishing soon after.

"That Chimera was no match for us speedy Heroes!" Sonic said

"Good job, Sonic. Let's keep going." Atalanta said

"Okay, this is the entrance. Let's go. ...Hey, Sonic, I have to ask you. Do you have any wishes for the Grail?" Atalanta asks

"I'm not really interested in asking any wishes for the Grail. The only thing I care about is having amazing friends like you and others!" Sonic replied

"I see... I really can't argue with that, Sonic. Even in hard times like these, you still are happy and confident. That alone makes me happy knowing there are some happy moments during times like these. However, ...To tell the truth, I have a wish of my own. It's a simple wish, and I know it will never come true... But I still can't give up on it. That's why I pray to the gods. I protect my vows to the gods. ...Or so I thought..."

"Don't worry, Atalante, I'm sure your wish will definitely come true. I know it will! Don't get so down about it, because I know for sure that wishes will always come true! Especially yours that you thinking about!" Sonic replied

"You do know how to make someone happy. Thank you, Master." Atalanta said

"Hey, they don't call me Sonic The Hedgehog for a reason! Now come on, let's get going! I'll race you there!" Sonic said

"Asking for a race, huh? Well, consider your challenge accepted. I'll be the first before you!" Atalanta said

"Will see about that!" Sonic replied

And so Sonic and Atalanta sped away through the forest at high speed, racing each other to see who could make it to their destination first. A few moments later, Sonic makes it to the destination first as Atalanta places 2nd and stops behind Sonic.

"Another victory for me!" Sonic said

"I have to say, Sonic. For being a creature from another world, you indeed are one fast Hedgehog." Atalanta said

"Personally, there's more terrain here than back in my world. So give me a long flatland and I'll be set. Now then, is this the Statue you're looking for?" Sonic looking at the Statue

"Yes, it's handmade. Impressive, right?" Atalanta replied

"Indeed it is! Amazing skills you have here. I couldn't even begin making something like those on my own!" Sonic said

"Thank you, Sonic. I really appreciate it. It's not often I get kind feedback from my work." Atalanta replied

"Do you not see anything wrong with that statue?!" A male voice shouted

"Who's here!" Atalanta shock

"Uh... no, it's already perfect like this and isn't irreplaceable," Sonic replied

Moments later, two individuals appear in front of Sonic and Atalanta. Those two people were Artemis and Orion.

"How rude of you, Sonic. That statue is supposed to include me as well!" Orion said

"Oh yea, I totally forgot about that. I got distracted by the amazing work Atalnata creat for Artemis." Sonic replied

"..."

"However, I know why you are here. You're asking for a battle, aren't you." Sonic asks

"Yes, how did you know?" Artemis replied

"I've been in situations like this before where we are at the end of a mission and we are suddenly greeted by others in the last second, asking for a fight. This time will decline it since I can't bear seeing Atalanta fighting against what she admires the most. That means you Artemis." Sonic said

"Awwwww, how lovely! Is that so? What do you think, Darling? Should we backtrack our objective to fight?" Artemis asks

"We waited this long for them to fight them and now you are wanting to step back from that plan?" Orion replied

"Okay, Sonic! Will step away from fighting you two. Apologies for everything." Artemis said

"Don't worry about it, Artemis. As long as no one gets hurt, then everything is fine."

Sonic grab's the Statue and hands it to Atalanta.

"Alright, let's all head back to Chaldea. My Chilli Dog I left-back is getting cold and don't want it to waste." Sonic commented

"This Hedgehog..." Orion said


Interlude V

You're Perfect The Way You Are (New)

"*Looking Out To The Sea While The Air Breezed Through Him* Such an amazing view here. Why wasn't it like this when I first arrived here in this Singularity?" Sonic said

As Sonic continues to mind his business, a Blonde hair child walks beside him and taps on his arm that he had folded. Sonic looks next to him and notices a Child looking up at him.

"Oh, hey there Gill. Have something in mind?" Sonic asks

"Hello, Sonic. Sorry for bothering you with what you were doing but I had this question in mind for a little now and now it's a perfect time since it's only the two of us here on this ship." Gilgamesh (Child) replied

"Sure, go right ahead! Ask me anything you want!" Sonic said

"Okay... Is it true that you are from another world filled with beings like you?" Gilgamesh (Child) asks

"It sure is! I am not exactly from this world and live in another world called Mobius. We beings call ourselves Mobians in my world as well!" Sonic replied

"Mobians?"

"Think of it as a human and animal fused together and the result is this," Sonic replied

"That's very cool! What kind of things does your world have that my world doesn't." Gilgamesh (Child) asks

"I'll show you a pretty easy one," Sonic replied

Moments later, The Red, White, and Cyan Wisps appear and fly around Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh was intrigued by the alien creatures and gently plays with the white wisp.

"Wow! What are these things?" Gilgamesh (Child) asks

"These are called wisps! They are alien-like creatures that come from far distances in space. With these creatures, I'm able to obtain a new slew of attacks to use in battle." Sonic replied

"*Rubbing The White Wisps Head* Really? That's so cool! What kind of new powers do you obtain with these?" Gil asks

"Well, with the white wisps, I'm able to boost myself into greater speed. Turn into a fireball with the Red Wisp and transform into a Laser with the Cyan Wisps. There are still more than just those three but don't worry, I'll show you the rest once I have reduced the others." Sonic replied

"Will I be able to obtain its powers as well?" Gil asks

"It's kinda hard to explain but maybe later on, once everything is all settled. Then maybe I'll try to see if the wisps would also work with you and the others." Sonic replied

"I can't wait for that! You are a very cool Master, Sonic. I'm so glad I answered your call!" Gil said

"*Rubs Gil's Head* Don't mention it, buddy! I'm no ordinary Master in this world. I'm just a Hedgehog who wants to make another person's day better." Sonic replied

"By the way, where's Mash?" Gil asks

"Currently resting after a long day of training. So that's why it's just me and you buddy." Sonic replied

"Sorry to interrupt you two but their enemies behind you," Romani said

Sonic and Gilgamesh both turn and notice a group of skeletons heading their way with their swords drawn towards them.

"Stay behind me, Gil! I'll take care of this!" Sonic said

"DOn't worry, Sonic. I'll take care of it for you. Besides, you are my Master and Servants are supposed to protect their Masters. Right?" Gil replied

"I don't believe in that rule. I would rather help you guys out rather than just stay on the sidelines and watch." Sonic said

Seconds later, the Skeletons charge at both Gilgamesh and Sonic. Gilgamesh points at the four skeletons as four portals open up behind him and Sonic as axes and swords flew out of the portal and attack each skeleton and dealt good damage to them.

"See, I can be as usual as a regular Servant," Gil said

"*Giggles* Okay, you win this round. Now then, let's do this!" Sonic replied

Sonic curls into a ball and homing attacks each skeleton's head, shattering them one y one as their bodies fall to the ground and vanish soon after. A few more Skeletons appear on the ship and surround Sonic but portals open up underneath them as chains came out of the portal and attack all skeletons simultaneously and breaking them in half before vanishing away. Two more skeletons appear on the ship but Sonic jumps right between both of them and kicks both at the same time, shattering their skull heads into smaller pieces and vanishing away soon after.

"That should do it, we should be heading to the beach very soon." Gilgamesh said


*At The Beach*

"Hey, Sonic. Since it's only the two of us here, is it okay if I ask you something again? This question is the reason why I asked you to come along with me, so no one can hear us." Gil asks

"Sure thing."

"Please be honest with me, how do you feel when someone looks at you and gives you a weird look soon after. Knowing that they have never seen a talking Hedgehog like you. Does that hurt you?" Gilgamesh asks

"..."

"?"

"Since no one is around, I'll tell you. *Takes A Deep Breath* Yes, it does hurt me whenever someone gives me a look of disgust whenever they meet me for the first time. Every time I summon a new Servant, it's the same thing over and over again. They introduce themselves... I give them respect. I introduce myself to them... they give me a look of shock and disgust. You think fighting against goblins and talking animals is weird enough, but most, wait not most, all Servants are more shocked by my appearance." Sonic replied

"I see," Gil said

"Does that answer your question, Gil?" Sonic asks

"It sure does. Unlike the others, I think you're perfect the way you are." Gil replied

"Huh?"

"I remember a quote that you said yourself a while ago to me. That our appearances make us unique, no one is the same and that we should appreciate ourselves more than what others think. " Gil said

"Gilgamesh..."

"I'm happy that I met someone like you, Sonic. You may be looked at as some talking rodent, as some will say to you on a daily basis. But to me, you are Sonic The Hedgehog. A Hedgehog who likes to go on adventures and meet new friends along the way. Even after being treated differently than others. That's what makes you the best Master I ever had the fortune to meet. You are a one of a kind..." Gilgamesh said

"Gil... I-I don't know what to say..." Sonic speechless

"You don't have to say anything, cause I know deep inside you. You greatly appreciate the words I just said to you. You aren't just my Master, Sonic. You are also my best friend and I couldn't dare replace you with anything."

Sonic looks at Gilgamesh for a moment as his eyes begin to water up. Sonic quickly rubs his eyes and giggles as he hugs Gilgamesh tightly soon after.

"I'm so glad for the first time, Someone truly accepts me for who I am. I'm glad I'm not just some type of talking to you, Gil. You really are a true friend!" Sonic said

"Don't worry about it, Sonic. As you said yourself before. That's what friends are for!" Gilgamesh replied and hugged Sonic as well

While they were hugging, behind Sonic was a pile of enemies who defeated him with stab wounds and slash marks around their bodies. Gilgamesh decided to take down the enemies from attacking him and Sonic during their conversation.


*Chaldea*

"Awww... Seeing these two together warms my heart. I should paint a portrait of these two together!" Da Vinci said

"Hahaha... Really shows you that Sonic values friendship more than anything else." Romani replied

"You two, keep this between all of us and Mash. Got it?" Sonic said


To Be Continue...


"Next Time: Okeanos (Part 2.)" Sonic As The Narrator